The Drawing Book: An Innovative, Practical Approach to Drawing the World Around You - Softcover

Simblet, Sarah

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1405341238 ISBN 13: 9781405341233

Publisher: DK, 2009

Synopsis

Develop your drawing talents and re-discover the world around you with this new edition, now in paperback

Whether you are a beginner or an expert, be inspired to pick up a pencil, pen or charcoal with this comprehensive guide to drawing from Sarah Simblet.

From still life to architecture, learn to tackle different subjects in a variety of ways following step-by-step instructions in drawing classes which will take you through the basics to more advanced techniques.

From quick pencil sketches to finished colour studies Sarah Simblet brings her expertise as an artist and teacher, using her own inspirational work as well as famous Masters to demonstrate the "how to" aspects of drawing.

Whatever your ability, it's never been easier to master the art of drawing.

About this title

About the Author

Dr Sarah Simblet teaches at the University of Oxford, has drawings in national and private collections, including the Royal Academy of Art, London and Ashmolean, Oxford, and has had three solo shows of her large-scale work. Her broadcasting work includes interviews on BBC Radio 4, acting as a consultant for Watchmaker and for Discovery Channel's Art-Science documentaries, while she has also appeared on BBC3 and Channel 4.

Edition details

• Publisher: DK
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1405341238
• ISBN 13: 9781405341233
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 264